TED-Ed
5 myths about Vikings that everyone believes - Stephanie H. Smith
2026 • E9 Feb 3, 2026 6m
The Viking Age. When medieval, horn-helmeted Scandinavian men ravaged Europe, scribbling mysterious runes and toasting their victories in goblets forged from enemy skulls before bidding farewell in fiery funerals. Except… that’s not quite how it went. So, what were the Vikings actually like? Stephanie H. Smith debunks common misconceptions about the time period.
Lesson by Stephanie H. Smith, directed by Avi Ofer.
Lesson by Stephanie H. Smith, directed by Avi Ofer.